“There’s fascinating new research on the benefits of strength workouts, how a few minutes of daily resistance exercises – where you don’t need any special equipment – can boost your brain as well as your muscles.”

The doctor said “there are two forms of strength exercise that I find particularly effective and easy to fit into my life”.

The first is press-ups, “one of the best low-cost ways of building upper body strength,” he explained.

“Not only do press-ups keep you toned, but there is evidence resistance training can improve your sleep,” he said.

Source: Daily Express | Diet